Springwell Before and After School Club

Inspection of Springwell Before and After School Club C/o Springwell Infant and Nursery, Speart Lane, Heston TW5 9EF

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This provision meets requirements

Children form trusting relationships with staff, who get to know them and their families very well. Staff carefully plan the environment to meet the needs of all children who attend. They divide the large hall to create a calm environment. Staff create a cosy space for children to relax and rest, if required. The staff know the children well, what their interests are, and how to support them in their play.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff plan a range of activities with children's needs and interests in mind. Children happily choose where they wish to play and are quickly settled and engaged. Staff are quick to offer support and reassurance to children that need it. They manage any minor behaviour issues swiftly, reminding children of the expectations and redirecting them to more appropriate activities. Children are well behaved. They play happily with children of different ages and make new and lasting friendships. Staff involve children in setting and following simple rules for safe play. They closely align their guidance with the expectations set by the school that children attend. Staff involve children in making their own decisions and sharing their ideas.

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This provision meets requirements

Children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. Staff promote healthy eating by offering a nutritious breakfast and healthy snacks after school. Children enjoy making their own healthy snack, and discuss healthy eating and hygiene routines with staff.

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need to do better?

n The provider works in partnership with the school to ensure they communicate effectively. School staff are also employed by the club. Staff talk positively about their roles and are happy working at the club, alongside their roles in the school. This offers continuity for the children, especially the youngest children joining the club. n Parents praise the club. They say they know their children are safe, well cared for and have lots of fun activities to keep them busy. Staff ensure that there is a good handover when children are collected. They build positive relationships with parents. n Children are independent and follow a good hygiene routine. They choose what they would like to eat from a nutritious range of foods. Children are supported to prepare some of their meal, such as spreading butter on their bread, choosing healthy fillings and safely use a knife to cut their sandwich. Staff ensure fresh

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need to do better?

fruits are always available for children. This helps promote children's health and well-being. n Children sit and chat to their friends about their school day and develop appropriate social table manners. Staff encourage children to set up and clean

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need to do better?

8 October 2024 up before and after their meal, helping children to develop a sense of responsibility while working as part of a team. n Children have access to a range of activities. Staff provide many options to meet children's preferences. They can develop their fine and gross motor skills. For example, children use a range of tools in the play dough to develop their finger muscles, and they practise large movements in team games, when they play outdoors. They can elect to simply sit and read or play alongside their peers, working on puzzles or a range of arts and crafts while they relax and unwind after school. n The provider works well with outside agencies to promote opportunities to motivate and inspire the children. The children worked on a project where their art work went out to print nationally, creating a rewarding experience for children to see their work in print, which they talk about with pride.

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need to do better?

n Staff are well supported in their roles and have access to regular training. However, it is not always clear how training impacts on staff practice to continually raise standards. For instance, how staff have increased their confidence in challenging the practice of another member of their team.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n Reflect on practise to ensure all staff are aware of the impact of their professional management and development

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Setting details

Unique reference number 116257 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 10359707 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care

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inspection

Total number of places 30 Number of children on roll 27

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Name of registered person

Springwell Before and After School Club Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 07956 407 546 Date of previous inspection 4 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Springwell Before and After School Club is run by a management committee. It registered in 1990 and operates from Springwell Nursery and Infant School. The club operates weekdays during the school term, from 7.30am to 8.40am and 3.15pm to 6pm. Six members of staff are employed to work with the children, including the manager. Five hold a childcare qualification at level 2 or above.

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Inspection activities

n The provider showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector reviewed a range of documentation, including policies and records.

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We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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